Job overview
The successful candidate would be involved in our Acute Oncology Service, running clinics and attending ward visits alongside our AOS Nursing Team. They will also be supporting our nurse led Chemotherapy Unit. There will also be opportunity to attend oncology outpatient clinics (including systemic anticancer treatment delivery for relevant specialities). The fellow would have the opportunity to develop the role according to their educational needs and interests either through research, delivery of education or management or leadership skills development.
Main duties of the job
·Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department.
·To manage chemotherapy / immunotherapy treatment related complications.
·New patient assessment/ Ward visits/ Acute Oncology Service support
·To provide Medical cover to the Chemotherapy Day Unit
·To provide cover for chemotherapy review clinics when required
·Ward rounds/supporting the AOS nursing team guiding oncology in-patient care
·Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Nursing teaching
·Participation in clinical trials
·In addition to the above the post-holder will be expected to attend the relevant MDTs within the area of interest that they develop, support the research team in clinical trial accrual.
·To undertake other duties as appropriate for Clinical Fellow in oncology not otherwise specified
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will be supervised by the Specialty Registrar (or Specialty Doctor) and Consultants. He/she will work in close liaison with the multidisciplinary team involved with rehabilitation of patients; write discharge summaries; participate in on-take duties and attend out-patient clinics, as well as the below duties:
·Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department.
·To manage chemotherapy / immunotherapy treatment related complications.
·New patient assessment/ Ward visits/ Acute Oncology Service support
·To provide Medical cover to the Chemotherapy Day Unit
·To provide cover for chemotherapy review clinics when required
·Ward rounds/supporting the AOS nursing team guiding oncology in-patient care
·Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Nursing teaching
·Participation in clinical trials
·In addition to the above the post-holder will be expected to attend the relevant MDTs within the area of interest that they develop, support the research team in clinical trial accrual.
·To undertake other duties as appropriate for Clinical Fellow in oncology not otherwise specified
Person specification
Qualificaton
Essential criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
2. MRCP 1
Registration
Essential criteria
3. Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
4. Excellent all round experience of DGH work
5. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in Oncology
6. Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
7. Understand the principles of audits
Desirable criteria
8. Understanding CPD
9. Experience of audits
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
10. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Teaching
Essential criteria
11. Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable criteria
12. Publications and presentations
Personnel Skills
Essential criteria
13. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
14. Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Personnel Circumstances
Essential criteria
15. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
16. Satisfactory DBS clearance
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.